Customer Ratings & Reviews

I received the wrong item, so I went to drop off the package, but they did not respond properly. They are asking me to send the item back even though it was not my fault.

The new SoundLink Plus Bluetooth speaker has incredible sound, gets very loud, and is heavy and tough. It’s the perfect size to take on the go, to the pool, beach, sports, back porch or anywhere else we want great sounding portable speaker. The battery life has been just fine for an all day listening session. To compare, I also have the Bose Portable Smart Speaker. The SoundLink Plus actually sounds a little better and a little less muffled right out of the box. With the Portable Smart Speaker, I actually had to turn the bass way down and the treble way up to get a better sound that is not too bass heavy. I’m a guy who likes a lot of bass, but the Portable Smart Speaker gives way too much bass without an adjustment. I don’t have that problem with the SoundLink Plus. The SoundLink Plus is heavy, but feels super rugged with tough materials. It’s also dust and waterproof meaning I don’t have to worry about it in the elements. The Portable Smart Speaker is only dust and water resistant so I have to babysit it. If you’re looking for a perfect sized and amazing sounding Bluetooth speaker to take anywhere, I would definitely go for the Plus over the Smart Speaker. However, with either, you can’t go wrong. While I am not as impressed with some of Bose’s headphone offerings, the speakers continue to impress.

Speaker is ok, Bose is always acceptable, but not loud enough for me.

To be honest, based on a previous review of a Bose Bluetooth speaker, I was not expecting much. But, when I opened the box I was surprised. Then, when I held the nice rectangular speaker in my hand, I noticed its heft and feel. There is a nice weight to the speaker, suggesting a good battery and the feel is a nice matte black textured coating. I am impressed so far. Turning it on, the pleasant voice tells me the speaker is at 60 percent so I use the included USB-c cable and charge it up to 100%. Pairing is simple and quick and you are up and running. I skipped the app and used my already set EQ music app and volume booster to get going. I started streaming and WOW! The sound is balanced yet full and rich. The highs and lows are noticeable, something I was not used to on the previous Bose. I continued to stream for about an hour and was just lost in the great sound and how it filled my large living room effortlessly. This has become my go to small to medium speaker! The strap on the side is a nice touch, I used it while placing the speaker on a wall outside to work in the garden with the wife. Excellent product and I highly recommend!

Received my Bose SoundLink Plus Bluetooth Speaker and can’t stop using it. Connecting to my IPhone was both quick and easy with the Bose app downloaded from the App Store. Connecting was pretty straightforward. Once connected it was nothing but pure enjoyment. The sound put out by this speaker really fills the room with vibrant tones and deep base. The music is absolutely clear and the sound produced gives me a whole new appreciation while listening to my music. Whether it be hard rock which is my preference or pop music which is my daughters preference, it all sounds great. Indoors the speaker is very full but you will lose a little bit of this fullness outside which is expected. Don’t get me wrong, it still sounds amazing compared to other outdoor speakers out there and the loss I hear may just be a me thing since I am a music guy. It still produces great quality sound outside so don’t get me wrong there. The speaker is well built and solid. I’d be worried more about cracking my floor than breaking the speaker if it were to fall. Charging did not take long but to be honest, it had a lot of charge out of the box and I probably didn’t need to charge it to begin with. So far I have been using it for about a week and a half and easily put a decent number of listening hours in. The charge has held up extremely well and is nowhere close to needing to be charged. This speaker has become my go-to and I anticipate it being so for a long time to come. Don’t sleep on this one. It’s amazing and would suit the needs for most.

battery no good dies in 6 hours for this price i am not

Doesn’t work. Makes a static noise. Wont connect to my phone. It is sad. Bose was number one when i was young

This speaker def sounds amazing. I also like how it doesn't constantly tip over like the Flex does (huge fail). The one and only complaint I have with this one, and some may not care...but I def want the grab handle to be on TOP. Having that loop on the side is kind of worthless, as it's fairly heavy and would very likely NOT be hung vertically. Although I really loved how it sounded, that was a deal breaker for me and I ended up retuning it and getting the Max. The Max is about $130 more, but worth every penny.

You expect good sound from Bose speakers, but the sound that comes out of this speaker is really big enough to replace all but the biggest stereo systems. I tested this with songs with some of the broadest range of sound and it hits all but the lowest bass notes. Even then, where a lot of bluetooth speakers will just clip those low notes, this speaker still hits them, just at a lower volume. The highs always remain crisp and clear. If you're not happy with a flat equalizer response, you can also use the app to adjust bass, midrange, and treble. There are four presets, but you can also dial it in to your exact preference. The size of the speaker is a little larger than what would typically be advertised as a "portable" speaker, though it's not too big to carry around. The additional size also gives it that extra ability to put out good bass volume. It can get plenty loud enough to be a "party" speaker, but it will also play softly in the background. I only tested the one speaker, though it does have the ability to link with another speaker through the app to play in true stereo. If you're looking for a high-quality portable speaker, or just something good to place on the bookshelf, you can't do much better.

Great sound and quality. Recommended if using indoor or outdoor especially travels. Love this speaker